Flight-Critical Embedded Software Engineer

Front Door Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyryse is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA to develop flight software in embedded C per DO-178C DAL A, DO-330, DO-331, from requirements through verification. You will collaborate with hardware and FAA reviews.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing low-level drivers for flight-critical systems, integrating with motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors; ensuring compliance with ARP 4754A; and participating in DER/FAA certification activities.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE or similar engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional working experience.
• Experience building low-level drivers in embedded C.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Experience in developing software requirements, design, test, and verification documents.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and understanding schematics.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop flight software in embedded C in accordance with DO-178C DAL A.
• Develop low-level drivers and safety-critical monitoring systems for flight-critical applications.
• Develop and test embedded software components to interface with and control peripherals such as motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on hardware/software integration, including bring-up of new hardware and resolution of interface issues.
• Write, review, and approve software requirements, architecture, and design documents; support review of system-level requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development and verification processes to reduce cost and cycle time.

Skills

Embedded C

RTOS

Software requirements

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE

Master’s or PhD in CS/CE

Tools

Python

Bootloader

Bare metal programming

Job description

Skyryse is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA to develop flight software in embedded C per DO-178C DAL A, DO-330, DO-331, from requirements through verification. You will collaborate with hardware and FAA reviews.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing low-level drivers for flight-critical systems, integrating with motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors; ensuring compliance with ARP 4754A; and participating in DER/FAA certification activities.